“WILL STAY IN HEART OF THE EMPIRE." SAYS SIR JAMES PARR.
(United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received December 18, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, December 17. “I think 'we fail lamentably to make the best use of the great estate which our forefathers bequeathed us,” said Sir James Parr at the farewell luncheon. “I think I can best serve New Zealand and your sorely-tried industrialists by staying in the heart of the Empire and devoting mself to the splendid cause of stabilising the wonderful Commonwealth of British Nations. I shall next year engage actively in the work of education propaganda, which I will continue till the goal is won.” Lord Islington, who presided, quoted a friend's remark that Sir James Parr was the best Imperial bagman who ever came to London. He added that Sir James Parr’s career was a brilliant . one, whether regarded in a civic or political light, or finally in Imperial activities.
Mr Amery, who was also present, remarked that seldom was there such a modest disposition combined with such successful bagmanship. Amongst the other guests were Lord Bledisloe, Lord Clarendon, Lord Inchcape and all the Agents-General
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18947, 18 December 1929, Page 9
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